If you give way, you will instantly have to meet some greater demand, as having been frightened into obedience in the first instance; while a firm refusal will make them clearly understand that they must treat you more as equals.

I dread our own mistakes more than the enemy's intentions.

It is a general rule of human nature that people despise those who treat them well, and look up to those who make no concessions.

Remember that this greatness was won by men with courage, with knowledge of their duty, and with a sense of honor in action.

He who graduates the harshest school, succeeds.

Peace is an armistice in a war that is continuously going on.

When will there be justice in Athens? There will be justice in Athens when those who are not injured are as outraged as those who are.